{"id":12692,"date":"2025-06-13T09:32:11","date_gmt":"2025-06-13T16:32:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/?post_type=podcast&p=12692"},"modified":"2025-06-13T09:32:11","modified_gmt":"2025-06-13T16:32:11","slug":"the-wild-wonders-of-morocco","status":"publish","type":"podcast","link":"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/episodes\/the-wild-wonders-of-morocco\/","title":{"rendered":"The Wild Wonders of Morocco"},"content":{"rendered":"

In this exciting episode, we’re taking you deep into the heart of North Africa to explore the enchanting and unforgettable country of <\/span>Morocco<\/span><\/strong>. Have you ever dreamed of <\/span>off-roading through the Sahara<\/span><\/strong>, <\/span>riding camels through towering dunes<\/span><\/strong>, or drinking cocktails on a <\/span>sun-drenched rooftop in Marrakech<\/span><\/strong>? If Morocco has ever been on your travel wish list, or even if it hasn’t, this episode might be just the thing to inspire your next adventure.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Travelers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

We’re calling in <\/span>The Travelers<\/span><\/strong> for this one: Brad Bermingham, Troy Mendenhall, my husband Craig, and me\u2014four longtime friends. We have been exploring the world together now that our kids are grown and our calendars are a bit more flexible. From <\/span>the Kentucky Bourbon Trail<\/span><\/strong><\/a> to the visually stunning Lake Louise and Banff<\/a> <\/strong><\/span>, our adventures have taken us far and wide, but Morocco was unlike anywhere we’ve ever been.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Sunrise at our camp in the Sahara Desert<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In this episode, here are a few highlights!<\/span><\/h3>\n
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  • Is Morocco the right destination for you?<\/span><\/li>\n
  • How Cindy Stephan of International Culinary Tours curated a once-in-a-lifetime itinerary<\/span><\/li>\n
  • What it’s like to <\/span>ride a camel at sunset<\/span><\/strong> in the Sahara<\/span><\/li>\n
  • The wild sights of the Medina in Marrakech – <\/span>motorcycles<\/span> and donkey carts, oh my!<\/span><\/li>\n
  • What is a <\/span>hammam,<\/span><\/strong> and<\/span> should you try one?<\/span><\/li>\n
  • What’s a <\/span>shush<\/span><\/strong> and why you’ll want one for your desert ride<\/span><\/li>\n
  • How stepping outside your comfort zone can completely transform your travel experience<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    This episode is full of laughter, stories, and tips for planning your <\/span>own<\/span> Moroccan getaway\u2014or just enjoying it vicariously through our eyes (and sand-filled shoes).<\/span><\/p>\n

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